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This Christmas story is VERY personal to me! I wrote it after my beloved mom, Jane, aka Ruby (pictured left) passed away. I didn't know how I'd make it through that first Christmas without her. She was my best friend; my world!

While the holidays are joyous and festive for most people, they can be stressful and sad for many people, especially those experiencing holiday grief.   So, I came up with the concept of the Christmas checklist, of twelve inspirational activities, as a way to help me through that first Christmas and help me through the holiday grief.

Hopefully, you will find it inspiring. Regardless of what you're going through, I believe that joy and love can be found in the midst of heartache. And of course, there's a little romance sprinkled in as well.